A Nanaimo play has been recognized as one of the yearB次元官网网址檚 best productions, as awarded during a community theatre festival this month.

During Theatre B.C.B次元官网网址檚 Mainstage Festival, held mid July, the brought home several awards for its presentation of The Half-Life of Marie Curie by Lauren Gunderson.

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Not only did the play win MainstageB次元官网网址檚 Best Production, but Sheila Freemont-Male was awarded Best Director, Sophie Maher and Sherri McLean both took home individual Best Actor in a Female Role awards, and Edward Gueulette won Best Lighting Design.

The festivalB次元官网网址檚 adjudicator, Kathryn Shaw, also presented the Certificate of Merit for Costume Design to Lorna McLellan.

The Half-Life of Marie Curie first ran at the Bailey Studio on Rosstown Road in April and May, and was remounted for three days in June following the productionB次元官网网址檚 wins at the North Island Drama Festival in Campbell River where it also won Best Director and overall Best Production, among other honours.

The Nanaimo Theatre Group is currently working toward its new season set to open Oct. 15. More information on the group can be found at .

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